Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a "Morning Meeting" livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here's a recap of Wednesday's key moments. 1. Stocks were attempting to shake off continued fears that AI disruption could undermine traditional enterprise software companies. Some of the high-multiple names hit hardest in recent sessions, including Club name Microsoft , were trying to bounce Wednesday. Still, the broader market remained under pressure with the S & P 500 and Nasdaq down 1% and 2%, re ...

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Dow Jones Stocks: Industrials Lead Through January; Salesforce, Apple, Microsoft Lag | Investor's Business DailyBREAKING: [Futures Mixed; AMD, Lumentum Lead Earnings Late]---Industrial companies Honeywell International (HON) and Caterpillar (CAT) plus oil producer Chevron (CVX) made double-digit gains in January, becoming the best stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Honeywell led the Dow Jones index with a 16.6% increase in January, posting its best month since October 2022, according to IBD MarketS ...

Geopolitical Tensions - Ongoing Israeli military operations in Southern Lebanon, with airstrikes reported in areas like Marakah, highlight the region's volatility [2][3] - Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for attacks on Israeli towns, indicating entrenched tensions and potential for regional destabilization [3] Japanese Economic Policy - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi advocates for the benefits of a weaker yen, supported by the country's substantial foreign reserves [4][5] - The yen has fallen to a 10-month low, trading past 157 to the dollar, with the 160 JPY/USD level identified as a critical threshold for potential government intervention [5][6] Market Reactions - The weaker yen has positively impacted Japanese equities, with benchmarks like the Nikkei 225 and Topix reaching new intraday records, benefiting exporters such as Toyota and Hitachi [6] - Despite the advantages for exports, the weak yen raises concerns about inflation and the real incomes of Japanese citizens, with potential long-term implications for stock performance [7]

Core Insights - Caterpillar reported higher profits driven by increased demand for power-generation equipment amid the AI data center build-out [1][2] - The company's adjusted profit was $5.16 per share, with revenue rising to $19.1 billion, surpassing Wall Street expectations [2] - The power and energy segment experienced a 37% sales growth, marking its status as the largest and fastest-growing segment [3] Financial Performance - Adjusted profit increased from $5.14 per share to $5.16 per share year-over-year [2] - Revenue rose from $16.2 billion to $19.1 billion compared to the previous year [2] - The stock surged up to 5% in early trading, reaching a record high [3] Market Trends - Investment plans from major tech companies have significantly boosted demand for industrial equipment, particularly in power generation and construction [4] - Global power usage by data centers is projected to grow from 55 gigawatts to 84 gigawatts in the next two years [4] - The industrial sector has outperformed the S&P 500, gaining approximately 20% over the past year [5] Segment Performance - Caterpillar's power generation segment saw retail sales increase by 44% in Q4 2025 compared to the same quarter the previous year [6] - The order backlog grew by $11.3 billion to a record high of $51.2 billion, driven by demand for natural gas turbines and electricity transformers [6] - The company anticipates full-year capital expenditures of around $3.5 billion for 2026, primarily for capacity expansion [6] Industry Context - The AI revolution is expected to require "trillions of dollars" in spending for infrastructure development, as highlighted by Nvidia's CEO [8] - The need for power and electricity in the tech industry was a key topic at the 2026 World Economic Forum [7]

Core Insights - Caterpillar reported higher profits driven by increased demand for power-generation equipment amid the AI data center build-out [1][2] - The company's adjusted profit was $5.16 per share, with revenue rising to $19.1 billion, exceeding Wall Street expectations [2] - The power and energy segment experienced a 37% sales growth, marking its status as the largest and fastest-growing segment [3] Financial Performance - Adjusted profit increased from $5.14 per share to $5.16 per share year-over-year [2] - Revenue rose from $16.2 billion to $19.1 billion compared to the previous year [2] - The stock surged up to 5% in early trading, reaching a record high [3] Market Trends - Investment plans from major tech companies have significantly boosted demand for industrial equipment, particularly in power generation and construction [4] - Global power usage by data centers is projected to grow from 55 gigawatts to 84 gigawatts in the next two years [4] - The industrial sector has outperformed the S&P 500, gaining approximately 20% over the past year [5] Segment Performance - Caterpillar's power generation segment saw retail sales increase by 44% in Q4 2025 compared to the same quarter the previous year [6] - The order backlog grew by $11.3 billion to a record high of $51.2 billion, driven by demand for natural gas turbines and electricity transformers [6] - The company anticipates full-year capital expenditures of around $3.5 billion for 2026, primarily for capacity expansion [6] Industry Context - The AI revolution is expected to require "trillions of dollars" in spending for infrastructure development, as highlighted by Nvidia's CEO [8] - The need for power and the tech industry's challenges in securing it were key topics at the 2026 World Economic Forum [7]

Summary of Yingliu (603308.SS) Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Yingliu (603308.SS) - **Industry**: Industrial Technology & Machinery Key Points Revenue and Capacity Guidance - Yingliu targets a firmwide revenue of Rmb10 billion and a two-engine capacity of Rmb5 billion, with a base case for achievement by 2030 and an aggressive case by 2028-29 [1][2] - The company anticipates new orders in 2026 to exceed Rmb3 billion, supported by strong order momentum [1][3] Order Momentum - New orders reached Rmb4.15 billion in 2025, up from Rmb3.2 billion in 2024 and Rmb2.6 billion in 2023, indicating a significant acceleration in demand [3] - The order backlog stood at Rmb2.96 billion at the end of 2025, with Rmb1.7-1.8 billion related to two-engine products [3] Customer Base - Core customers include Baker Hughes, Siemens Energy, and Ansaldo Energia, all of which have shown meaningful order acceleration [1][3] - Baker Hughes contributed approximately Rmb300 million to the backlog as of end-2025 [3] Pricing Strategy - The company maintains a disciplined pricing strategy with no direct price increases, focusing instead on securing more platforms and models [9][10] - Average selling prices (ASP) are rising structurally due to a shift towards higher-value platforms and complex components [10] Capacity Expansion - A new expansion cycle was initiated in 4Q25 with incremental capex of approximately Rmb150 million, focusing on debottlenecking rather than full production line replication [6] - Equipment delivery is expected within 10-12 months, with meaningful capacity release anticipated in 2027 [7] Commercial Space Opportunities - Yingliu expects Rmb20 million in revenue from commercial space in 2026, with significant demand from LandSpace Technology Corp [11] - The company is evaluating 3D printing technology, with a potential investment of Rmb100-200 million, though this remains optional [12] Performance with Key Clients - Revenue from Siemens Energy doubled in 2025 compared to 2024, with Rmb400 million in new orders signed [13] - Orders from Ansaldo saw a sharp increase, with Rmb240 million signed in November 2025 alone, compared to historical levels of Rmb40-50 million annually [13] Risks - Key downside risks include potential delays in capacity ramp-up, lower-than-expected order intake growth, and weakening demand from hyperscalers [15] Financial Projections - Market cap: Rmb37.0 billion / $5.3 billion - Revenue projections for 2026E: Rmb3,980.3 million, with EBITDA of Rmb1,059.7 million [14] Valuation - The 12-month price target is set at Rmb52.7, based on a 2028E P/E of 30x, discounted to 2026E at a cost of equity of 10% [14] Additional Insights - The company is focused on disciplined capacity expansion and pricing strategies to enhance competitiveness in the market [9][10] - Yingliu's strategic partnerships with major clients are expected to drive future growth and order intake [1][3]

分组1 - Middle Coast Investing reported a strong performance in 2025, with the S&P 500 showing a 21.2% annualized return over the past three years, indicating signs of slowing growth [1] - In Q4 2025, the US Portfolios returned 2.7%, outperforming the S&P 500's 2.3%, while European Portfolios declined by -0.4% [1] - The firm's Core U.S. portfolios returned 1.9%, matching the Russell 2000, while the S&P 600 and Nasdaq returned 1.3% and 2.6% respectively [1] 分组2 - Hurco Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:HURC) is highlighted as a small industrial technology company specializing in computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines [3] - As of January 13, 2026, Hurco's stock closed at $16.86, with a one-month return of 14.31%, but a 52-week loss of 5.70% [2] - Hurco has a market capitalization of $108.15 million and was held by 8 hedge fund portfolios at the end of Q3 2025, an increase from 6 in the previous quarter [4] 分组3 - Despite acknowledging Hurco's potential, the firm suggests that certain AI stocks may offer greater upside potential and less downside risk [4] - The firm provides a report on undervalued AI stocks that could benefit from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend [4]

Core Viewpoint - The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) had a total return of 14.9% in 2025, underperforming the Nasdaq Composite's 21.1% return, marking the eighth time in the last ten years that the Dow has lagged behind the Nasdaq. There are expectations that the Dow could outperform the Nasdaq and S&P 500 in 2026, which could impact financial portfolios positively, along with recommendations for five dividend stocks within the Dow to consider for investment [1]. Group 1: Dow Performance and Structure - The Dow is composed of just 30 holdings, making it more selective compared to the Nasdaq, which includes thousands of stocks, and the S&P 500, which has around 500 large-cap companies [3]. - The Dow is price-weighted, meaning that its performance is influenced more by the stock prices of its components rather than their market capitalization, unlike the Nasdaq and S&P 500 [4]. - Financial stocks have significantly outperformed, making up 28.3% of the Dow, followed by technology at 20.2% and industrials at 14.7%, contrasting with the tech dominance in the Nasdaq and S&P 500 [5]. Group 2: Growth Focus and Recent Additions - The inclusion of companies like Nvidia, Amazon, and Salesforce has shifted the Dow towards a more growth-stock focus, although these companies underperformed the S&P 500 in 2025 [6]. - Nvidia, while performing well, constitutes only 2.3% of the Dow compared to its larger representation in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100, indicating limited influence on the Dow's overall performance [6]. Group 3: Historical Context - The Dow's performance relative to the Nasdaq and S&P 500 has seen significant variation, with 2022 being the most notable year of outperformance, despite the Dow losing value, it did not decline as much as the other indices [9]. - The Dow has only outperformed the Nasdaq in 2016, with close performances in 2017, 2018, and 2021 [9].

Company Overview - Regal Rexnord Corporation has 30,000 associates globally, providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit, and control motion [4] - The company offers electric motors and air moving subsystems, along with a portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems [4] - Regal Rexnord's automation offerings include controllers, drives, precision motors, and actuators for various applications [4] Market Segments - The company's end markets include discrete automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, and metals and mining [5] - These markets benefit from significant secular demand tailwinds, indicating a positive growth outlook [5] Financial Reporting - Regal Rexnord plans to release its fourth quarter 2025 financial results on February 4, 2026, after market close [1] - A conference call to discuss the earnings will be held on February 5, 2026, at 9:00 am CT [2] - Webcast and telephone replay options will be available for three months following the earnings call [3]